Neapolitan meatballs: the secret to an irresistible dish

Step 6
Take small amounts of meatball mixture of about 30 grams.

Step 7
Using the palms of your hands, form a round meatball from the mixture; continue until the dough is used up.

Step 8
Drop the meatballs in the flour.

Step 9
Heat a generous amount of peanut oil in a high-sided pan. Shake the excess flour from the meatballs and fry them, 2 or 3 at a time, until golden brown.

Step 10
Once they are done, drain them on a plate lined with kitchen paper.

Step 11
Fry a clove of garlic with a dash of oil in a large pan. Add the tomato puree, a pinch of salt and the fresh basil and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 12
Dip the meatballs in the sauce.

Step 13
Simmer gently for 30 minutes, until the sauce has thickened; if it becomes too dry, add a ladle of hot water.

Step 14
Serve up tender and juicy Neapolitan meatballs.

Enjoy!